"If life is too short, why wait? Just do it." 🌻

In this second episode of the Sunflowers Podcast, Jane sits down with Sacha, the entrepreneur behind the charming Rêveries Tea Room in Boussac.

Sacha shares her incredible journey from Northern Ireland to the heart of France, reflecting on how her past experiences shaped the woman she is today.

We dive into the realities of starting a business in a foreign country, the transition from a corporate background to artisan candle making, and the importance of community. Sacha’s story is a testament to the fact that while the "homework" (bureaucracy and planning) is essential, the courage to simply start is what truly changes your life.

In this episode, you will learn:

- How to balance multiple passions (tea and candles!) in a rural French setting.

- The importance of "doing your homework" before moving your professional qualifications abroad.

- Why the French lifestyle is about living for today and "Carpe Diem."

Chapters:

• 0:00 - Welcome to Sunflowers: Introducing Sacha and Rêveries Tea Room.

• 0:47 - Sacha’s Background: Life in Northern Ireland and the journey to France.

• 5:15 - The "Why": Why choose France and how the dream started.

• 11:30 - From Corporate to Creative: Developing the candle business.

• 18:45 - Running a Tea Room: The joys and challenges of a physical shop in Boussac.

• 24:10 - The "Homework" Phase: Critical advice on qualifications and bureaucracy.

• 28:30 - Carpe Diem: Why life is too short to wait for retirement.

• 30:10 - Closing: Tea, cakes, and final thoughts.